Thursday, January 19, 2017

The current challenge started Sunday, January 15th, and will run until January 30th. The theme for this fortnight is Photo Inspiration. There is a picture of a dog standing in the snow with some leaves peeking through so inspiration could be:

Black and White + 1 colour (or two colours)

Winter/Snowy

Animal/Pet/Dog

Leaves/Orange Colours

Where will your inspiration take you? Be sure to head on over and check out the photo and other details on the challenge blog.

Team members had the opportunity to work with any of my designs. Winner will get to choose from the following:

Choice of any six mini kits from the Christmas and/or Winter section of my preview page

I hope that you'll consider playing along in their challenge. If you
need some incentive to get you started, you can use this paper...

This digital paper is in 3600 x 3600 pixels (i.e. 12 inches), in jpg
format and published at 300 ppi. Credits include: Obsidian Dawn; and 1200219 (Pixabay).
To grab it, click the download button to be taken to a download
location. In the zip folder you will find a copy of the paper, its
preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are
standard to all my folders.

You can find out all the details you need to enter the challenge over at The Crafter's Café Challenge Blog. To head to the main challenge blog, click HERE. I hope to see some of you there!

Don't forget, one lucky person leaving a comment on my blog
will have the opportunity to win Brrr-thday Cheffor free!!!

Check out what I made:

General Info:

This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Embellishments:

The pennant shapes were created from a template. This template was designed by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

OVERALL

Digital Paper Products:

I have used one of my digi papers for the background on the front and inside.

Digital Embellishments:

I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment.

I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Well folks, that is it for this blog hop. We hope that you have enjoyed yourselves.
Don't
forget that you need to leave a comment at each stop in order to win
the
image being offered up on that member's blog and other prizes mentioned on the main blog.

If
you miss any of the stops along the way, here is the complete list.
You are definitely going to want to check out what
my fellow team
members have in store for you:

Friday, January 06, 2017

Hello to you all! I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #130, the theme is Use an Animal Image. I didn't get many Christmas cards done last year so I am trying to get a head start on them right now. It is definitely never to early to begin the stash.

Here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

General Info:

This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

Pearl The Penguin: Pearl is such a cutie pie. You can
find her in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name or watermark
linked below.

The background in behind the image is a digi paper from my Snow Much Fun mini kit.

Digital Embellishments:

The pennant shape used in behind the sentiment was created from a template. This template was designed by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

OVERALL Digital Sentiment Details:

Both of these sentiments were created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

Digital Paper Products:

I have used one of my digi papers for the background on the front and inside from the mini kit called "Welcome to the North Pole".

Digital Embellishments:

I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment.

I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

You have until February 2nd to enter our challenge which should give you
lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Use an Animal Image.
I really hope that you will be able to join us. Don't forget that along
with all the typical rules that apply to the majority of challenges out
there (please click HERE
to become familiar with all the rules), you MUST USE A DIGITAL OR
STAMPED IMAGE to qualify for the drawing (unless stated otherwise). We
would absolutely love to see you use a Pattie's Creations
(PC) image on your card, but you are allowed to use other images. If
you do use a PC image, you will gain an extra entry in the draw and will
have a better chance to WIN! You can enter twice per challenge and of
course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for
each challenge. Easy Peasy right!

Pop over to the challenge
blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for
inspiration. Oh and don't forget...Pattie offers up a new freebie the
first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two
weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Thursday, January 05, 2017

Well folks, the final day of Christmas is here! I really hope that you have enjoyed the quest during these last 12 days. Thanks to each and every one of you who has decided to play along! I plan to start sending out the papers shortly. I'll be going through all the entries and for those of you who've played along during the entire quest, I'll send out the whole set of papers at once. It is going to take me several days to wade through all the email messages but I promise to get to each one in order of receipt as quickly as I possibly can. Your patience, as always, is appreciated.

So, how about we get on with the twelfth day of Christmas and our final day of the quest. If you missed day one click HERE to start from the beginning and read all the details.

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec.
25th to Jan. 5th), you're going to be given a task to follow. I'll be
sending you on a quest to find something or provide me with certain
facts from the stores or blogs of designers that I love. Then, it will
just be a matter of emailing me the answer to my query and you'll earn a
free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty
of time to complete the quest. It is completely up to you as to when
and how you submit your answers (daily, all at once at the end, or
otherwise) AS LONG AS all your answers are sent in no later than January 12th, 2017.

Here is the paper up for grabs today...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Northern Whimsy Design (purchased through The Hungry JPEG). In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully
complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview
sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to
all my folders.

Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

On the twelfth day of Christmas, it is time to earn your very last one. I hope that the quest was worth it, and if nothing else, you've had a little fun!!!

Task:
Today's task is a bit different. Today I want you to tell me the name of your favourite digital paper from those presented during the quest. You can click the links above to see each of the different papers
offered if you need to refresh yourself as to what they look like. PLUS I would also like you to give me an idea or two for possible future 12 Days of Christmas papers that you might like to see.

When you come up with a response, send an email to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (be sure to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) or by clicking HERE to bring up my address in your email program, with the subject heading, "12 Days of Christmas: Day Twelve".

Thank you so much for joining in the quest these past twelve days. Please be sure to follow me so you don't miss any future freebies! You never know when the next one will be offered!

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec.
25th to Jan. 5th), you're going to be given a task to follow. I'll be
sending you on a quest to find something or provide me with certain
facts from the stores or blogs of designers that I love. Then, it will
just be a matter of emailing me the answer to my query and you'll earn a
free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty
of time to complete the quest. It is completely up to you as to when
and how you submit your answers (daily, all at once at the end, or
otherwise) AS LONG AS all your answers are sent in no later than January 12th, 2017.

Here is the paper up for grabs today...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Amanda Ilkov (purchased through The Fancy Deal) and 8 Red Fish Creative (obtained from Design Cuts). In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully
complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview
sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to
all my folders.

Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

On the eleventh day of Christmas, it is time to earn paper number eleven. It is a very well know fact that, all good designers

and card makers go to heaven!!!

Task:
Head on over to the Christmas/Winter/New Year section of the Lunagirl store and let me know the FULL NAME of all the digital collage sheets that have the word ANGEL or ANGELS in the title. Hint: I've set the link below to go to the Christmas/Winter/New Year section of the store to make it easier to find.Click HERE to head there now!

When you come up with a response, send an email to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (be sure to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) or by clicking HERE to bring up my address in your email program, with the subject heading, "12 Days of Christmas: Day Eleven".

May the happiness you experienced during the holidays, last the whole year through! See you all tomorrow for day number twelve, the final day!!!

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec.
25th to Jan. 5th), you're going to be given a task to follow. I'll be
sending you on a quest to find something or provide me with certain
facts from the stores or blogs of designers that I love. Then, it will
just be a matter of emailing me the answer to my query and you'll earn a
free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty
of time to complete the quest. It is completely up to you as to when
and how you submit your answers (daily, all at once at the end, or
otherwise) AS LONG AS all your answers are sent in no later than January 12th, 2017.

Here is the paper up for grabs today...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Creative Fabrica and HG Designs. In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.
Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

On the tenth day of Christmas, it is time to earn paper number ten. I'm running out of things to say, so I'll just say, good tidings to all animals, children, women and men!!!

Task:
Head on over to the Sami Stamps store and let me know the NAMES of all the images in the Christmas and Gifts section that have a GIFT BOX (or also referred to as a PRESENT) in them. Hint: In the left hand sidebar, you'll see the CATEGORIES listed. Click on the Christmas and Gifts section to narrow down your search!

When you come up with a response, send an email to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (be sure to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) or by clicking HERE to bring up my address in your email program, with the subject heading, "12 Days of Christmas: Day Ten".

May your travels this year be safe ones! See you all tomorrow for day number eleven!!!

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec.
25th to Jan. 5th), you're going to be given a task to follow. I'll be
sending you on a quest to find something or provide me with certain
facts from the stores or blogs of designers that I love. Then, it will
just be a matter of emailing me the answer to my query and you'll earn a
free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty
of time to complete the quest. It is completely up to you as to when
and how you submit your answers (daily, all at once at the end, or
otherwise) AS LONG AS all your answers are sent in no later than January 12th, 2017.

Here is the paper up for grabs today...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Design Lover Studio (purchased through The Hungry JPEG).
In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully
complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview
sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to
all my folders.

Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

On the ninth day of Christmas, it is time to earn paper number nine. We're nine days in, just three more to go, All in all, I think it is going just fine!!!

Task:
Head on over to the Kitten Scraps store. Type in 'Christmas' into the advanced search button located on the upper right side and let me know the NAMES of THREE sets that have a PENGUIN image of some nature in them. Hint: At the top and bottom of the selections you can click to go from one page to the next. Your should easily be able to find three sets in the first five pages as long as you have typed 'Christmas' into the search box to narrow your choices.

When you come up with a response, send an email to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (be sure to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) or by clicking HERE to bring up my address in your email program, with the subject heading, "12 Days of Christmas: Day Nine".

Wishing you bright days ahead in 2016! See you all tomorrow for day number ten!!!

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec.
25th to Jan. 5th), you're going to be given a task to follow. I'll be
sending you on a quest to find something or provide me with certain
facts from the stores or blogs of designers that I love. Then, it will
just be a matter of emailing me the answer to my query and you'll earn a
free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty
of time to complete the quest. It is completely up to you as to when
and how you submit your answers (daily, all at once at the end, or
otherwise) AS LONG AS all your answers are sent in no later than January 12th, 2017.

Here is the paper up for grabs today...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Sonya DeHart Design (purchased through The Hungry JPEG) and Amanda Ilkov (purchased through The Hungry JPEG).
In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully
complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview
sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to
all my folders.

Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

On the eighth day of Christmas, it is time to earn paper number eight. We've been at it a while now, so you'll have to let me know how I rate!!!

Task:
Head on over to the Melonheadz Illustrating Etsy shop and let me know the NAMES of FIVE sets that have ELVES in them. Hint: Click on the Holidays/Seasonal section in the Shop Sections menu at the top left, to narrow down your search! You should be able to find three sets on the first page as long as you are in the correct section.

When you come up with a response, send an email to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (be sure to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) or by clicking HERE to bring up my address in your email program, with the subject heading, "12 Days of Christmas: Day Eight".

Hope this first day of the year is the start of a fabulous one! See you all tomorrow for day number nine!!!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that this year is one filled with health and happiness!

Let's start off the new year with a freebie, shall we?!!

This digital paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Tanya Kart (purchased through The Hungry JPEG) and Marisa Lerin (purchased through Pixel Scrapper).
To grab it, click the download button to be taken to a download
location. In the zip folder you will find a copy of the paper, its
preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are
standard to all my folders.

I'll be back later this evening with Day 8 of The 12 Days of Christmas. So, I'll see you all again soon!

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Hi! My name is Lisa and welcome to my blog. Whether drawing, painting, cross-stitching, card making, or doing nail art, I've been 'creating' since I was knee high to a grasshopper. At the end of 2011, I really started getting interested in the world of card making and nail art. I knew that there were already a lot of creative card makers, digi stamp designers, and nail artists out there and I continue to learn a lot from them, but I needed a place to showcase my work so I could enter some challenges and as a result, created this blog in October of 2012.
I live in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. I am happily married to my college sweetheart and we have been married for over 27 years. We were never blessed with children so our 'babies' have always been cats. Currently, we have one female tabby named Marigold.
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